Fort Paull, near Hull, Yorkshire's only Napoleonic fortressPicture by Jonathan Gawthorpe

Plans to reopen Fort Paull to the public revealed
Plans to reopen Yorkshire’s only Napoleonic fort to the public have been revealed.

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    How Sheffield's Company of Master Cutlers is celebrating its 400th anniversary
    Sheffield’s Company of Cutlers celebrates its 400th anniversary this year. Phil Penfold looks back at its history and the importance of steel to the city. Pictures by Jonathan Gawthorpe.
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    Jeweller Toby Cotterill Northlight Studios, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge. Toby is pictured at work in his workshop. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

    Yorkshire craftsman's 'magical' process making jewellery from melted down metal

    Hobbyhorse Adventures Colton, Leeds. Annabel Hilton is pictured jumping with her Hobby Horse Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

    How hobby horsing is seeing a sudden boom as it appears at Bramham Horse Trials

    Head of Collections, Zoe Utley at The Green Howards Museum in Richmond with medals awarded to CSM Stanley Hollis including his Victoria Cross, photographed by Tony Johnson for The Yorkshire Post. A new exhibition at the museum commemorates the 2000 Green Howards who landed in Normandy on 6th June 1944.

    A salute to Yorkshire's D-Day heroes as museum shines a light on their bravery

    Kegan Harrison, Scientific & Musical Instruments Specialist at Tennants Auction Centre in Leyburn with a Cello, sold with a letter describing it as 'An old late 18th cello attributed to Vincenzo Panormo'. Photographed by Tony Johnson for The Yorkshire Post.

    Rare 18th century cello sells for £50k at auction after drawing huge interest

    Opinion

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    We need a narrative where ‘food security’ means sustainability - Dr Jason Aldiss

    As I tuned into BBC Radio 4 one morning this week, I couldn’t help but chuckle at the irony laid out before me in the day’s top stories. First, we hear of pharmaceutical companies on the brink of reaping billions from new anti-obesity drugs - our latest attempt to medicate away the corpulence spawned by our relentless indulgence.Dr Jason Aldiss
    Sheffield is home to a Boeing factory that makes parts for the wings of new aircraft. PIC: Dean Atkins

    Yorkshire can reap the benefits of a net zero transition - Dr George Dibb

    A Greggs shop in Hillsborough, Sheffield. PIC: Dave Higgens/PA Wire

    Why can’t we be more like the French when it comes to food? - David Behrens

    One of nation's favourite TV shows reaches milestone

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    Bank of England Monetary Policy Report press conference on May 9, 2024. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

    Bank of England’s decision on interest rates is disappointing - YP Letters

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    Poor election turnout raises questions over health of democracy - YP Letters

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    Tackling mental health challenges faced by farmers - Harry Appleton-Metcalfe

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    Brothers whose family home was 'stolen' get lifechanging LBS payout

    Bucharest is just one of 2 new routes that Ryanair will operate to/from Leeds Bradford Airport this summer, alongside an exciting new route to Marrakesh which begins tomorrow (03 May) with 4 weekly flights.Danny Lawson/PA Wire

    Leeds Bradford Airport: First flights on new routes take off

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    The small Yorkshire village transformed by pit opening

    Lifestyle

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    The new restaurant in Bedale with an award-winning young chef at the helm

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    Why Yorkshire house prices could see the second largest rise in the UK

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    The restoration of this fabulous historic home is finally complete

    The Durham Ox in Crayke in North Yorkshire, photographed for The Yorkshire Post Magazine by Tony Johnson.

    How a couple have created a luxury villa and pool

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    The new Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid

    Steve Teale test drives the Porsche you can use every day

    Travel and Staycation

    Viking Longship Beyla near the Albrechtsburg Castle along the Elbe River in Meissen, Germany. Image: Viking Cruises

    Viking river cruise: stunning views and a relaxing sail along the elegant Elbe

    Tan Hill Inn. (Pic credit: Bruce Rollinson)

    Yorkshire’s famous pub Tan Hill Inn named among best places to stay in the world

    A view across Saltaire. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

    Yorkshire locations named among The Telegraph’s greatest villages in Britain

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    Unique 'pot-to-plate' experience at RHS Harlow Carr's new café

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    Business

    Yorkshire Tea grew its market leading position in both value and volume, with a 36.7 per cent value share of the black tea market. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

    Global demand for Yorkshire Tea helped business grow sales to almost £300m
    Rising demand for Yorkshire Tea around the world helped Bettys & Taylors Group to grow sales to almost £300m despite ‘challenging’ conditions.
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    BT profits fell by nearly a third last year despite rising sales revenue on the back of broadband price hikes and a multi-year cost-cutting plan across the business. (Photo by BT Group/PA Wire)

    BT profits fell by nearly a third last year despite rising sales revenue

    Anglo American is to 'slow the development' of a major new mine in Yorkshire

    Anglo American to delay opening of £7bn Whitby fertiliser mine scheme

    Paul Scott, CEO of Renew, commented: “I am very pleased to report we have delivered another record trading performance in the period. Our success in delivering sustainable growth is testament to the hard work of our dedicated colleagues and the resilient and differentiated nature of our high-quality, low-risk business model as well as the mission-critical nature of our work." (Photo supplied by Renew)

    Renew sees a healthy pipeline of merger and acquisition opportunities

    Broadcasting giant ITV has revealed a 16% plunge in revenues from its production arm after taking a hit from last year’s US writers’ and actors’ strike.(Photo by Ian West/PA Wire)

    Love Island broadcaster ITV reveals fall in revenues from production arm

    TSB has said it is closing 36 branches and cutting 250 jobs across the business. The branch closures will start in September, and continue through to May next year. The job cuts will be in the fraud operations department of the bank, central operations and staff who work at the branches earmarked for closure. (Photo by Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

    TSB to close 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs

    Library image from Liberty Steel of one of its steelwork operations. (Photo by PA Media)

    LIBERTY Steel to consult on mothballing plant with more than 120 staff

    Country and Farming

    Owner Gillian Whitehead at Swaledale Woolens in Muker which celebrates the 50th anniversary in business, photographed by Tony Johnson for The Yorkshire Post

    The Yorkshire enterprise celebrating 20 years of knitting together the community
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    Andrew Leggott from Cocklewood Pedigree Holsteins, Great Smeaton. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

    The Yorkshire farmer who treats his cows like Formula 1 cars

    Whitby Gin co-founders, Jessica Slater and Luke Pentith taking inspiration and ingredients from the coastline.

    Couple who swapped corporate careers to make gin by the sea looking at next move

    Farmers have been warned of a “very high” probability of a new strain of bluetongue being brought in through midges blown over from Europe.

    Fears over dangerous livestock disease hitting UK with no vaccine in place

    Police in Wakefield are appealing for witnesses after a man was found with serious injuries on Moor Road, Featherston

    Police appeal after man found with stab wound following disturbance

    Sport

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    Hull KR boss Willie Peters makes admission after Challenge Cup semi-final loss

    FIT AGAIN: Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie

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    Emily Rudge is congratulated on scoring a try against York. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

    Sickness bug hampers York as Challenge Cup wait goes on

    Action from the previous England women's international at Headingley in 2018 as Heather Knight hits out against New Zealand. Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images.

    All eyes on Headingley as Yorkshire CCC looks forward to T20 double

    New Huddersfield Town head coach Michael Duff, who has returned to management after being sacked by Swansea City in December. Picture: Getty.

    Duff on time out of football and being busy in May while others rest and reflect

    NERVE SETTLER: Joel Piroe heads in Leeds United's second goal

    Leeds' plan comes together as they rediscover lost magic in time for Wembley

    Key Barnsley midfielder Herbie Kane, who will leave the Reds at the end of his current deal next month. Picture: Getty.

    Key quartet leave Barnsley as Owls offer deals to seven players

    Georgie Brayshaw, from paralysed and a in a coma 15 years ago to the verge of being named on the Olympic GB rowing squad for the Paris Olympics (Picture: Daniel Lewis for British Rowing)

    Georgie Brayshaw was paralysed at 15, now she stands on brink of the Olympics

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    Sheffield United v Tottenham Hotspur: 'No white flag' says 'desperate' Wilder

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    UEFA's new Euro 2024 rules make sense - but the timing doesn't

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    Your World

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    It was Spain. 1492. But it couldn’t happen here, or now - could it?

    A street scene from Century View, Golcar, where Jones Homes are set to build a further 21 homes

    Jones Homes to build 21 new homes at Century View in Golcar

    Volunteers from Novus Health with some of the haul from the first canal clean-up

    Wakefield canal gets much-needed TLC thanks to volunteers from Novus Health

    Property

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    A cat stares into the camera as it prepares for a microchipping procedure with Amelia.

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    The semi-detached house is in a sought-after village with views over fields and hills

    For sale: sensational semi in pretty village with views over farmland and hills

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    Matfen Hall in Northumberland, a welcoming haven of peace, luxury, fine dining and tranquility, all set in stunning countryside.

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    As you approach Matfen Hall, through the gorgeous Northumberland countryside, up a grand driveway into a graveled forecourt with a fountain playing gently, you can almost feel the stress begin to leave your body. And as soon as you walk through the impressive front door into the elegant entrance hall, it is clear this is a place that promises the kind of luxury pampering guaranteed to leave you feeling infinitely more relaxed than when you arrived.
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    Dara goes deep into mystery of the pyramids for new series

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    Nick Barley will be the first director of the National Poetry Centre. Picture: Duncan McGlynn

    Top literary boss named director of new National Poetry Centre in Leeds

    Whitby Art Fair

    Whitby Art Fair returns to Whitby Pavilion for another year

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    'A very grounded human story': Richard Rankin on new BBC reimagining of Rebus

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    Politics

    HMS Invincible launching a sea harrier fighter .

    MoD to amend records for service people sacked for being LGBT before 1967
    A Yorkshire academic is celebrating victory after efforts, supported by the Yorkshire Post, will see the Ministry of Defence (MoD) correct records and restore rank to service people discharged for being gay before 1967.
    Leigh Jones

    A view across Saltaire.

    Battleground Yorkshire: Marginal seats show the inevitability of politics

    Shipley MP Philip Davies.

    Battleground Yorkshire: The three things that give Tories hope of a fightback

    Nikita Malik from the Centre for Social Justice

    Battleground Yorkshire: Crime requires short-term fixes and long-term reform

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    Hope for glamping plans in the North York Moors

    Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs and airways. Pictured: A Google Maps image of Sheffield Children's Hospital.

    Rise in whooping cough cases in Yorkshire sparks calls for NHS vaccine

    Peter Finlinson, from Marske, east Cleveland, who is on the Saltburn, Marske and New Marske Parish Council. Picture/credit: Teesside Live.

    Yorkshire councillor branded 'tinpot dictator'

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    Boeing plane’s engine catches fire after take-off.

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    People visit St Mary's lighthouse in Whitley Bay to see the aurora borealis on 10 May 2024 (Photo: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

    Will the Northern Lights appear again this weekend?

    Nizar Msaad, 22 and Shaquille Allen, 26 convicted after revealing their faces in front of a CCTV camera.

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    Ant and Dec crash primary school assembly.

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